Male Charged After Attempting To Evade Police

Source: Area OPPDate: Thu Apr 19 05:55:36 MST 2018

(CHATSWORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) - On April 18, 2018 at 5:07 p.m. Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a male in mental distress driving his pick-up in the area of McCullough Lake, outside of Williamsford.

At 6:03 p.m. police located the male driving and attempted to engage with him but he failed to stop for police. The male continued to drive around the area of McCullough Lake dangerously evading police efforts to stop the truck.

The male driver was successfully stopped by police a short time later and taken into custody. He was transport to hospital for a mental assessment. OPP members from all three areas, Grey County, Bruce Peninsula and South Bruce detachments assisted in apprehending the male.

The male is facing the following charges at an audio bail hearing before Ontario Court of Justice this morning:
Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle, 249(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)
Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer, 249.1(1) CC
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, 88 CC
Fail to stop for Police, 216 Highway Traffic Act

Anyone with information that can assist Grey County OPP with this occurrence can call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.